Job Description
At BAE Systems Australia
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU
We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITY
We have an excellent opportunity for a Repairable Items Planner (Maintenance Coordinator) within the Technical & Engineering Services (TES) team based in Adelaide.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager the Repairable Items Planner is responsible for planning and tracking all TES managed Repairable Items (RI) maintenance activities undertaken through BAE’s South Australian Service Centre (SASC) to ensure the use of correct and approved work instructions, drawings, and procedures in undertaking Intermediate and Deep Level Maintenance of RIs for a variety of customers utilising the Maximo Maintenance Planning application.
Primary repairable items planning focus area will be for electrical / electronics based products (PCBAs, Modules, LRUs, Racks etc), but there will also be some need to provide repairable items planning support for mixed mechanical/electrical/electronic and purely mechanical products
More specifically, you will :
- Work with Project Managers (PMs) and/or the end Customer as directed to ensure that the correct revision of RIs coming in for repair is represented on both the Sales Order and the BAESA and Customer prescribed systems e.g Maximo / Oracle / SAP
- Support TES PMs in undertaking Survey & Quote (S&Q) activities
- Work with SASC Leads to report on repair items going through the company’s Deeper Level Maintenance technician resource pool
- Create Work Orders and all support data including part numbers, detailed Item Masters, Bills of Materials & Routes, and sourcing, configuring and maintaining associated Drawings, Test Procedures and general technical information.
- Provide make/buy recommendations and carry out related research for new parts.
- Assist Procurement and Engineering in alternate component selection and sourcing for obsolete parts including generation of and facilitation of approval of Requests For Deviation (RFDs)
- Work with the SASC to monitor and manage sufficient levels of inventory to meet required usage rates
- Review drawings and parts list from engineering design, usually prompted by released drawing/s, to enable collation and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BoM) and data packs, including uploading to the Maximo asset management system and SAP ERP
- Provide and facilitating via the TES Engineering team general support to the Service Centre such as helping resolve build issues
- Liaise with SASC goods inwards queries to ensure components meet the drawing requirements (specifically with first off parts) and correcting part number records accordingly.
- Manage the warranty repair activities
- Provide administrative support for the Maximo asset management tool
- Conduct all activities in accordance with ISO9001 and BAE Systems Australia procedures
- Work with the PMs and the SASC to develop and streamline a common RI process for all products and lead it’s implementation
About YOU
- Well-developed knowledge of maintenance regulations and procedures and of supply and obsolescence processes
- Trade certificate level qualifications in maintenance engineering in radio, instruments or an electrical/electronics discipline, with an associate diploma or other post trade training being highly regarded
- Maintenance planning experience of repairable items
- Experience working in Maximo
- Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
- Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Awarded the Benchmarcx ‘Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026′. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.
We protect what matters.
We’re a skilled, collaborative, and increasingly diverse community of around 100,000 people in over 40 countries, creating some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, marine, land, and security solutions.
At our core is an overarching purpose – we play our part in protecting those who protect us, making the future more secure for everyone. Those who connect with our purpose feel pride in being part of something bigger; motivated by their ability to make a difference by creating bold, pioneering products and services that can change the world we live in.
To do this, we must always look to the future to find new ways and new ideas to advance – whilst putting our people front and centre. Championing better ways of doing things, striving for excellence in everything we do, being more efficient and sustainable.
We have a 40+ year heritage of working in data and security. Since 2000, we have expanded rapidly through the digital revolution, working in multiple industries and building our portfolio of cutting edge solutions. Our new company, Digital Intelligence, launched at the beginning of 2022 bringing together digital capabilities from across the BAE Systems Group.
To secure our ambitious future, we are committed to investing in our people, with the tools, support and inclusive environment for you to embrace a fulfilling career. Life at BAE Systems is always dynamic and challenging, with immense opportunity, and lifelong development available to all.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or just stepping out into the world of work, we’ve a wide range of career opportunities available. Whether it's engineering or technology, project management or manufacturing, you'll be helping our customers protect what really matters.
- Opportunities -
Working at BAE Systems brings immense opportunity. A long and fulfilling career, with first-class training and lifelong development available to all, with all the support to help make it happen.
The scale at which we operate generates endless opportunities to work across diverse roles, specialisms, cultures and countries. Achieving our growth ambitions needs everyone to own their role and find their unique place. This is a place to be curious, build your network, feel empowered and motivated by your team, sharing in our purpose to protect what matters and create a safer future.
As many of our team can demonstrate, it’s possible to have multiple careers throughout your time here. There’s always the opportunity to retrain or reskill, whether through a formal programme or exploring our on demand virtual learning platform where you can explore tailored resources aligned to each of our functions.
- Learning beyond your role -
We provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project in which you’ll gain different experiences. With our huge portfolio of products and our multinational presence, there are opportunities to get involved in something different around every corner. Additionally, we encourage involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives and our employee resource groups, which all provide valuable learning and development experiences that you may not have access to in your day-to-day role.
- Learning and resources -
Lifelong learning is a reality at BAE Systems, and we’re proud to be a diverse, inclusive, and supportive employer, helping everyone build a career to be proud of, delivering our purpose of protecting those that protect us all.
Our resources are accessible at any time and from any device and consider inclusive learning styles by offering these through a variety of platforms such as videos, books, guides and structured virtual learning programmes through our digital learning plaform, Spark.